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August 30, 2010

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August 30, 2010

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arrowAl Krigman: Combination bets manipulate risk and reward

Combination bets manipulate risk and reward
Krigman says a surprising number of roulette players just plop wagers down randomly, believing they're tracking patterns scientifically or following inspired hunches. This is a missed opportunity to manipulate the odds of success.  read more
 

Featured Story

Massive bad beat jackpot hits in Atlantic City

Atlantic City's first pooled bad beat jackpot hit at Caesars for over $535,000 on Thursday, just two days after it debuted at four Harrah's resorts. The loser of the hand won $163,343, while the winner took home $109,797. Players at Caesars, Harrah's Resort, Bally's and Showboat each received a payout of $2,705.  read more		Massive bad beat jackpot hits in Atlantic City
 

CASINO News

CASINO

The Gang talks Atlantic City poker, casinos

Casino City's Vin Narayanan, Aaron Todd and Dan Igo discuss Harrah's linking Atlantic City bad beat jackpots, what makes a good poker TV show, the difficulty of getting a group to have fun at the casino and make their best bets.  read more

Atlantic City outlook is still cloudy

Gaming analysts predict dire days await Atlantic City, where the city's 11 casinos are in direct competition with full-fledged gaming in neighboring states.  read more

Gomes optimistic about Resorts Atlantic City

Dennis Gomes acquired Resorts Casino Hotel last week and says the property has a wealth of potential despite its age.  read more

Trump Taj Mahal to add Atlantic City icon

The Trump Taj Mahal has signed an agreement to open an outpost of the White House Sub Shop next spring.  read more

Global Payments reaches deal with six casinos

Global Payments has reached agreements with casinos in California, Washington and Idaho to provide its VIP LightSpeed cash access products.  read more

Judge approves Station Casinos reorganization plan

A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a reorganization plan for Station Casinos where creditors and the Ferttita family will take control of the company.  read more

Pennsylvania casino ending summer on high note

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is offering a number of promotions in September exclusively for Player's Club members.  read more

Galaxy Gaming receives Pennsylvania approval

Galaxy Gaming has received authorization from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to install its table game products into the state's casinos.  read more

Washington casino officially reopens

The Skokomish Tribe held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to commemorate the reopening of the Lucky Dog Casino.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

The Reel Life

The Reel Life admits we sometimes miss our alarm. However, we've never had to suffer a punishment like the one Jim Furyk did last week.  read more

California casino pays out major slot jackpot

A lucky player at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino won over $219,000 on the Wheel of Fortune slot machine.  read more

POKER News

POKER

PPA takes stand against Commerce Casino

The Poker Players Alliance's open letter to Commerce Casino on its online poker stance has yielded signatures from over 120 high-level poker advocates.  read more

UB.com to sponsor Montreal tournament

The online poker room will be the headline sponsor of the first annual "Four Aces Open" at the Four Aces Poker Club in Montreal.  read more

Poker tour reaches deal with Vegas casino

The World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League will hold a worldwide amateur championship event at Tropicana Las Vegas.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Three members of Pakistan's national cricket team are accused of match-fixing during a recent tour of England.
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Top-10 things to look for in televised poker shows
  1. Good storytelling
  2. Humor
  3. Bad beats
  4. Clear graphical displays
  5. Good commentators
  6. Tension
  7. Recognizable faces
  8. High stakes
  9. Table banter
  10. An "Average Joe"